Monday briefing: Saudi Arabia delays construction of stadiums for 2034 World Cup amid concerns over costs

The construction of several new stadiums for the 2034 men’s FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia is being delayed due to concerns over the cost of the projects, according to The Guardian.

The UK publication claims that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is aiming to reduce costs for the tournament. Last year, the kingdom was formally confirmed by FIFA as the host for the 2034 edition of the competition, after emerging as the only bidder.

Ahead of the tournament, Saudi Arabia ha